1966 Maserati Mexico vs. 2007 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2007 Nissan 350Z is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Maserati Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Maserati Mexico would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Maserati Mexico is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan 350Z (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1966 Maserati Mexico. (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1966 Maserati Mexico. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 92 kg more than 1966 Maserati Mexico. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1966 Maserati Mexico (366 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan 350Z. (363 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1966 Maserati Mexico will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Maserati Mexico | 2007 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Maserati | Nissan |
| Model | Mexico | 350Z |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4136 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1542 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2660 mm |
